Veterinary Blog

by Matthew Lang R.V.T.Summer will be coming to an end soon and Fall will be right around the corner. Kids are going back to school, the leaves will begin to change color, and all things pumpkin will make their return (Pumpkin-spice kitty litter anyone?). This is a time to buy school supplies, put away the swim trunks and start thinking about taking your animals off their flea, tick, and heartworm prevention….or is it? Maybe they only spend time indoors so they don’t even need to be on prevent […]

​Hillside Mythbusters: Food Editionby Matthew Lang R.V.T.Myth: The Ingredient list is the best way to pick a pet food.BUSTED: While it is tempting to buy a pet food with a lot of fancy ingredients, you must remember that animals need nutrients not ingredients. Nutrients are the vitamins and minerals that are vital to your pet’s health.  Ingredients are also listed by weight with the heaviest ingredients at the top and lighter ones on the bottom. This often includes water content in f […]

Well, you’ve probably noticed by now that we have a brand new website! This is a big update at Hillside, and we’re excited! We decided to update our website and offerings for several reasons. 1. It’s 2016. Information is available at the click of the button from around the world, especially on mobile phones. We pride ourselves on following the latest advances in medicine, but we wanted to provide our clients with the latest advances in convenience too! Our new site is mobile-friendly and o […]